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Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

16311 Ventura Boulevard Suite 690
Encino, CA 91436

(818) 907-8144

Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD is a dermatologist in Encino, CA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders).

Office Locations

16311 Ventura Boulevard Suite 690
Encino, CA 91436

(818) 907-8144

(818) 907-5967

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In The News

“Even with the low-dose cream, patients should start the regimen gradually, advised Dr. Norman Brooks, an Encino dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at the UCLA School of Medicine.”—"Valentine's Day: Thrills for Type Ts, Lessons About Gifts", Los Angeles Times, January 2025

“"There are still a lot of people doing tanning salons in spite of all the publicity," said Dr. Norman Brooks, an Encino-based dermatologist.”—"Doctors Warn of Increase in Skin Cancer : Health: Valley dermatologists say they are treating more patients with melanoma. Early detection is called key to curing the disease.", Los Angeles Times, August 2024

“Dr. Norman A. Brooks, M.D., a dermatologist and surgeon, paid the $2,681,400 settlement on April 10.”—"Encino Dermatologist Pays Nearly $2.7 Million to Resolve Allegations He Billed Medicare for Unnecessary Mohs Skin Cancer Surgeries", U.S. Department of Justice, April 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

Mohs surgery

skin cancer removal

skin cancer surgery

In 2023, Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD had a list price for Mohs surgery, skin cancer removal, and skin cancer surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

incision and drainage of skin abscess

intralesional injection

skin incision and drainage

In 2023, Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD had a list price for incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil), intralesional injection, and skin incision and drainage that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

minor surgery

Mohs surgery

By Affordability:

intermediate wound repair

minor wound repair

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD performed more minor surgery, and Mohs surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for intermediate wound repair, and minor wound repair that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated as a dermatologist in Encino, CA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	72
amputation	14
cancer surgery	2215
diagnostic procedures	146
doctor visit	469
ear procedures	14
excision	72
eye procedures	39
incision and drainage	72
injections	79
minor procedures	253
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2301
skin procedures	2229
skin surgery	2287
soft tissue surgery	33
vascular procedures	33
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	205

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated as a dermatologist in Encino, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	89
amputation	15
cancer surgery	2418
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
diagnostic procedures	144
doctor visit	469
ear procedures	15
excision	99
eye procedures	51
incision and drainage	89
injections	79
minor procedures	266
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2521
skin procedures	2438
skin surgery	2507
soft tissue surgery	32
vascular procedures	32
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	213

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated as a dermatologist in Encino, CA during 2014 were skin surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	78
amputation	12
cancer surgery	2311
diagnostic procedures	123
doctor visit	421
ear procedures	12
excision	55
eye procedures	19
incision and drainage	78
injections	74
minor procedures	249
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2382
skin procedures	2327
skin surgery	2389
soft tissue surgery	36
vascular procedures	36
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	171

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	99
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated as a dermatologist in Encino, CA during 2015 were skin surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	66
cancer surgery	1759
diagnostic procedures	144
doctor visit	460
excision	20
eye procedures	20
incision and drainage	66
injections	82
minor procedures	136
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1803
skin procedures	1783
skin surgery	1825
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	70

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	602

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1052
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated as a dermatologist in Encino, CA during 2016 were skin surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	94
cancer surgery	1933
diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	374
incision and drainage	94
injections	75
minor procedures	145
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1962
skin procedures	1962
skin surgery	2027
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	51

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated as a dermatologist in Encino, CA during 2017 were skin surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	93
cancer surgery	1423
diagnostic procedures	291
doctor visit	369
incision and drainage	93
injections	61
minor procedures	124
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1441
skin procedures	1441
skin surgery	1516
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated as a dermatologist in Encino, CA during 2018 were skin surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	108
cancer surgery	1247
diagnostic procedures	263
doctor visit	341
incision and drainage	108
injections	38
minor procedures	125
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1247
skin procedures	1247
skin surgery	1355
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	95
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated as a dermatologist in Encino, CA during 2019 were skin surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	73
cancer surgery	1161
doctor visit	320
incision and drainage	73
injections	43
minor procedures	99
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1161
skin procedures	1161
skin surgery	1234
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated as a dermatologist in Encino, CA during 2020 were skin surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	72
cancer surgery	754
doctor visit	213
incision and drainage	72
injections	28
minor procedures	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	754
skin procedures	754
skin surgery	826
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated as a dermatologist in Encino, CA during 2021 were skin surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	55
cancer surgery	861
doctor visit	152
incision and drainage	55
injections	39
minor procedures	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	861
skin procedures	861
skin surgery	916
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated as a dermatologist in Encino, CA during 2022 were skin surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	35
cancer surgery	800
doctor visit	92
incision and drainage	35
injections	26
minor procedures	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	800
skin procedures	800
skin surgery	835

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated as a dermatologist in Encino, CA were skin surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and cancer surgery.

abscess drainage	75
amputation	13
cancer surgery	1534
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
diagnostic procedures	167
doctor visit	334
ear procedures	13
excision	61
eye procedures	32
incision and drainage	75
injections	56
minor procedures	145
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1566
skin procedures	1545
skin surgery	1610
soft tissue surgery	33
vascular procedures	33
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	82

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD.

**Gender**
Female	249
Male	213

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	438
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	8

**Age**
85 and over	17
75 to 84	180
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	180

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Education & Training

He has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Norman Asher Brooks, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Encino, CA.

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Biography

Dr. Norman Brooks is a medical specialist in dermatology (skin disorders). He studied medicine at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating.

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